On Monday, June 8, 2020, the Gananda Dollars for Scholars awarded scholarships totaling $33,575 to 24 students:

 Helene Becker - Nazareth College studying Elementary Education

Kayleigh Britton - West Virginia University studying Biology          

Sydney Buchko - SUNY Fredonia studying Childhood Inclusive Education  

Christian Clarcq - University at Buffalo studying Exercise Science    

Rylee Francis - Monroe Community College/SUNY Geneseo studying Inclusive Childhood Education

Abby Freeman - Alfred State College studying Veterinary Technology

Maddy Gales - St John Fisher College studying Nursing

Ariel Gaziano - Finger Lakes Community College studying Childhood Education

Alex Harding - St John Fisher College studying Psychology

Cora Hawn - St John Fisher College studying Psychology

Mattia Hofstetter - Slippery Rock University studying Photography

Maddie Mancuso - Binghamton University studying Biology

Christopher Martin - University of Albany studying Atmosphere Science

Logan Muha - Binghamton University studying Political Science

Dominic Petrucci - SUNY Geneseo studying Political Science

Daniel Pitolaj - Binghamton University studying Business

Jacob Rapp - Keuka College studying Biology

Hannah Sanson - Ithaca College studying Journalism

Franz Schachtner - University at Buffalo studying Dermatology

Grace Tursi - Nazareth College studying Political Science

Wyatt VanNess - Monroe Community College studying Liberal Arts

Claudia Walsh - University at Albany studying Business Administration

Erin Weill - Northeastern University studying Bio-engineering

Hope Worcester - Nazareth College studying Nursing

Gananda Dollars for Scholars is a United Way donor designated organization.

Our ID# is 3323.
If you work in Wayne, Monroe, Ontario, and other local counties, your workplace may be part of the campaign.

We appreciate your support, and your company, if they are an organization that matches contributions!

"I am grateful to live in a community that has a program like this to support its seniors. I appreciate all the GDFS volunteers do to make this possible."

-- Amy T., recipient of 2017 Foundations of the Future Award

"Thank you for putting me closer to my dreams. The Phone-a-thon was a really fun activity to be a part of...I  loved being involved in the activity. The event was even greater since it was for a good cause, our success".

-- Tom K., recipient of 2017 GDFS Phone-a-thon Award

"I'm grateful for the opportunities the scholarship will open up for me and my education, I'm thankful that GDFS has taken me into consideration when awarding these scholarships. I am looking forward to continuing my education at SUNY Geneseo".

-- Sarah S., recipient of 2017 GDFS Phone-a-thon Award